User manual RUSSELL HOBBS DIGITAL STEAM GENERATOR 14864

[. . . ] instructions 2 Read the instructions and keep them safe. If you pass the iron on, pass on the instructions too. Remove all packaging, but keep it till you know the iron works. important safeguards Follow basic safety precautions, including: 1 This iron must only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible adult. Use and store the iron out of reach of children. [. . . ] 4 12 Don't fill past the max mark on the reservoir. 13 Flip the water inlet cover back when you've finished filling, and wipe any spillage from the reservoir. switch on 14 15 16 17 18 Put the iron on the base unit ­ it sits on top of the rests. Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it's switchable). The base unit will beep, the display will flash once. Press the 2 button on the base unit ­ the display will flash and beep. You'll also see K flashing on the right of the display, to show that the base unit is heating up. When K disappears, the base unit is ready. It'll normally heat more quickly than the iron, so you needn't worry about it. temperature setting guide label marking temperature setting j cool ­ nylon, acrylics, polyester · k warm ­ wool, polyester mixtures ·· l hot ­ cotton, linen ··· denim/jeans max i do not iron , If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the instructions on the label. 19 Turn the temperature control to bring the setting you want next to the mark. , If you want to use steam, set the temperature to S or higher, or you'll just get water. 20 The thermostat light will come on to show that the iron is heating up. It'll go out when it reaches the set temperature, then cycle on and off as the thermostat operates to maintain the temperature. reducing temperature 21 Reducing the temperature takes a bit longer, as the element has to lose the heat it has built up, so be patient. It's best to organise your ironing so that you don't need to reduce the temperature ("preparation" page 4, point 2). 22 Check that the temperature control is set to S or higher, or you'll just get water. , When you first want steam, you must prime the pump. Press and hold the steam button till steam reaches the soleplate. You'll hear the pump get quieter as the steam comes through. 5 steam ironing 23 To set the steam level, press and release the - and + buttons at the right of the display (take care not to press the central 2 button, or you'll switch the iron off). 24 The default level is high steam, so start with the - button. 25 The display will change to show the steam level you've chosen: 26 Wait till the thermostat light goes out, then start ironing. 27 Press the steam button for steam, release it to stop the steam. , Don't let the water level drop below min while the iron is in use. 28 Don't hold the steam button down for more than about 5 minutes. [. . . ] 4 Tuck a folded towel under the front of the base unit, as you're sure to spill. 5 Remove the reservoir, otherwise it'll empty itself through the cartridge tray. 6 When the iron has cooled down, use one hand to steady the base unit. 7 Put the fingers of the other hand up and under the front of the cartridge tray. [. . . ]